City X experiences very dry conditions in the winter, along with a prevailing northerly wind. In the summer, the prevailing winds shift to southerly and the rainfall at City X increases by a factor of 10. What can you say about the general climate regime of City X?

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The shift in prevailing winds and rainfall patterns suggest that City X has a monsoon climate, which is characterized by a seasonal reversal of wind direction and rainfall. Option A is incorrect because the ITCZ (Intertropical Convergence Zone) typically brings year-round rainfall to areas closer to the equator, not seasonal shifts in rainfall. Option C may apply to some regions with extreme continental climates, but the information provided does not suggest that City X is deep in the interior of a large continent. Option D is also incorrect as the prevailing northerly winds in winter suggest that City X is likely at a lower latitude.

City X Experiences Very Dry Conditions in the Winter, Along